A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 1064: Does She Take This for Her Own Home?

Chapter 1064: Chapter 1064: Does She Take This for Her Own Home?

Prince Wu’s Mansion.

The beginning of autumn has passed, and the weather has turned cooler.

Xia Ruyi’s heat rash is gradually healing, and her health is slowly improving.

Although she is still being ostracized by the Princess Consort.

She can only eat leftovers and wear tattered clothes, still living in a lowly courtyard.

But with hope, she ultimately did not break down.

Every morning after breakfast.

Xia Ruyi carefully takes care of the pigeon sent by Hai Feng.

Pan Zhu, curious, tentatively asks.

"Mistress, where did this pigeon come from?"

Xia Ruyi glanced at her coldly.

"Picked it up from the backyard, I felt sorry for it, so I decided to take care of it. Why?"

"Do you have to report even this to your new master?"

Pan Zhu was choked into silence, bowing her head in embarrassment.

Xia Ruyi sneered sarcastically, thinking to herself:

’You cheap traitor, I knew you were up to no good from the start!’

’For now, I’ll let you live, but once I turn the tables, you’ll pay back with interest!!’

"Hmph!"

After feeding the pigeon, Xia Ruyi snorted coldly and turned away.

Pan Zhu didn’t dare speak, quickly following her.

They walked around the small courtyard, observing the surroundings.

Xia Ruyi squinted her eyes and asked Pan Zhu.

"How far along is the selection process?"

Pan Zhu was momentarily stunned, but eventually shared the information she had heard.

"In half a month it’ll be the formal selection!"

"Why is the mistress asking about this?"

Xia Ruyi’s gaze turned sharp again.

"Because I want to!"

Pan Zhu choked again, saying no more.

In her heart, she was both fearful and guilty.

She feared that her mistress might kill her in a fit of anger.

After all, no master can tolerate a servant who betrays from within.

But since her mistress didn’t take action, she felt even more guilty.

Yet at the thought of enduring the same hardships as before under her mistress.

She no longer regretted it.

Following the Princess Consort now, she had food, drink, and money to spend—a much more comfortable life.

She had truly had enough of those days of endless humiliation and eating leftovers.

So...

’I’m sorry, Mistress!’

Even if she had to die, she wanted to be well-fed and well-dressed first.

...

Xia Ruyi wandered around for a while longer, then turned back to the house when nothing else caught her interest.

Lying on the low couch, she pondered:

If what Hai Feng said is true.

If the new Consort really can capture the Prince’s heart, she might also have a chance to rise again.

In terms of beauty, she’s not any less than the Princess Consort, is she?

She stroked her face.

’Looks like... I need to take good care of myself!’

"Pan Zhu!"

"Mistress! I’m here!" Pan Zhu quickly approached.

"Go!"

"Make me a bowl of white fungus porridge!" she said, pulling out a piece of Small Pieces Silver from her sleeve.

Bird’s nest was too expensive, she could only afford white fungus now.

But, these days will pass eventually, won’t they?

Pan Zhu hesitated to take it.

"Mistress, white fungus..."

Didn’t she used to disdain white fungus?

Now even the Princess Consort’s servants can afford white fungus.

It made her feel guilty that her mistress had to spend money on it.

Xia Ruyi sneered sarcastically.

"What?"

"Feeling guilty?"

Pan Zhu lowered her head without saying anything.

Xia Ruyi impatiently tossed the silver piece over.

"Hurry up, I don’t need your pity!"

If she hadn’t been alone, she would have beaten this damn traitor to death long ago.

Even if she was down and out, she wouldn’t need the sympathy of a servant.

And as for affection.

Ha, with betrayal, what kind of affection is there to speak of? It would be laughable! 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Pan Zhu bit her lip,

bent over to pick up the silver piece from the ground, and withdrew with a bow.

No matter what.

She should serve dutifully.

...

Ninghe Palace.

The cool autumn breeze gently lifts the sapphire-blue drapery through the window lattice.

The curtain of coral beads sways gently, producing the crisp sound of gemstone fragments.

Behind the screen embroidered with peony flowers is a set of gilded and carved rosewood furniture.

The table is covered with brocade, and on it stands a golden beast scent cauldron, the fragrant mist dispersing from its openwork holes.

The entire room is filled with a serene fragrance.

A delicate beauty couch is placed by the window-side kang.

At this moment.

Empress Dowager Zhen is reclining with her eyes closed on the beauty couch, letting Hai Feng gently massage her cheeks.

One had to admit.

No matter the size or age, be they widowed or not.

The fear of aging affects all women the same.

Two months ago.

Hai Feng gave her a small box of jade cream, claiming it was a secret formula from the Western Xia royal family.

Applied daily, one could regain radiance and return to youth.

Empress Dowager Zhen was delighted upon hearing this.

She immediately let Hai Feng try it on her.

Unexpectedly, the next morning, she felt her face warm.

Looking in the mirror.

Her cheeks were indeed rosy, and upon a gentle touch.

Her skin was smooth like a shelled egg, as if back in her twenties.

She was overjoyed immediately and had her maid continue applying it.

Persisting daily, it’s been over two months now.

Empress Dowager Zhen indeed seems to have changed her face, her skin like freshly renewed.

Now, as long as she’s well-groomed, no one can guess her real age.

Her satisfaction with Hai Feng has also quickly grown.

Even pushing aside Lady Zhu, her own niece.

On this day.

Hai Feng arrived at the palace early again, bringing another new skin cream she had made.

Empress Dowager Zhen also willingly lay down, letting Hai Feng massage with ease.

The gentle breeze, wafting fragrance, fingers like smooth green onion sliding softly on her cheeks.

Empress Dowager Zhen sighed in comfort.

"You are indeed skillful and clever!"

"I never expected you to have such a skill!"

Hai Feng replied sweetly.

"Your praise is too kind, Mother Empress, actually all Western Xia women can do this."

"But I was unfamiliar with the Great Chu Dynasty earlier, and the ingredients weren’t ready, plus Liangliang was still young, so I hadn’t started!"

"Had I known Mother Empress would love it, I should have made it earlier!!"

Empress Dowager Zhen laughed.

"No need, it’s not too late now!"

Hai Feng smiled and said nothing more.

At this time, a maid entered to report.

"Reporting to the Imperial Noble Consort, the Sixth Princess Consort has come to pay respects!"

Empress Dowager Zhen’s expression remained unchanged, giving a casual wave.

"Invite her in!"

After all, she wasn’t an outsider, no need for avoidance.

The maid complied and left, soon leading the Sixth Princess Consort in.

Initially, she was happily ready to pay respects to the Mother Empress, but upon looking up, she saw the scene behind the beaded curtain and screen.

Her smile instantly froze.

’What is this...’

’What’s going on?’

Awkwardly smiling.

"Sister-in-law is here too, huh!"

Empress Dowager Zhen immediately laughed and welcomed her.

"What are you standing there for, quickly pay respects to your sister-in-law!"

Lady Zhu was taken aback upon hearing this, feeling puzzled.

’Didn’t Aunt despise this foreign Commandery Princess before?’

’How is it that now...they are closer than mother and daughter, this...’

She became instantly wary.

Looks like this Hai Feng is indeed no simple person!

After thinking for a moment, she still stepped forward to pay respects.

"Greetings, Sister-in-law!"

Hai Feng smiled as well.

"You may rise quickly, Sister, I can’t lift my hands! Just find a place to sit yourself!"

Upon hearing this, Lady Zhu thanked her and stood up.

But inside, she felt even more uneasy.

’Telling her to sit?’

’Could it be she sees this place as her own home?’